CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 349

A network administrator notices a wireless network with the SSID HOME-33BC-5G that has a high signal strength and open authentication. When the administrator connects to the SSID, corporate servers can be accessed. Which of the following has the network administrator discovered?

Answer options

• A. Evil twin
• B. Man in the middle
• C. Spoofing
• D. Rogue AP
• E. Wardriving

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Rogue AP, as it refers to an unauthorized access point that can provide access to corporate resources, posing a security risk. The other options, while related to potential security threats, do not specifically describe the situation of connecting to an unauthorized wireless network with access to sensitive information.